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Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

1 hospitalization · 2017087814 · 8/15/2017 · Koppers, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Knee(s) and leg(s)
Nature of injury
Heat (thermal) burns, unspecified

Cause

Event
Contact with hot objects or substances
Source
Sealants, waterproofers, n.e.c.

Employer

Name
Koppers, Inc.
Location
810 Koppers Road, FOLLANSBEE, WEST VIRGINIA, 26037
NAICS
325194
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was steaming a pavement sealer when a gasket failed. Hot pavement sealer base blew out and struck the employee, burning the back of both legs and the right knee.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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